Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These Baked Chicken Taquitos are a delicious, crispy, and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish made with tender shredded chicken cooked in an Instant Pot, rolled into corn tortillas, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or main meal, they offer a healthier twist by baking instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 10 taquitos 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Instant Pot and Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Other
- 10 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil or non-stick spray, for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare Instant Pot and Add Ingredients: Pour 1/2 cup water into the bottom of the Instant Pot to create steam and prevent burning. Add the chicken breasts and evenly sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Pour the salsa over the chicken, ensuring some goes underneath the chicken for even cooking and to avoid burning.
- Pressure Cook Chicken: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to cook under high pressure. If using fresh or defrosted chicken breasts, cook for 12 minutes; if using frozen breasts, set it for 17 minutes.
- Release Pressure and Shred Chicken: Perform a quick pressure release once cooking is complete. Remove the lid, then use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pot. Stir the shredded chicken thoroughly to combine it well with the salsa sauce.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC) to prepare for baking the taquitos.
- Prepare Tortillas: Wrap the corn tortillas in a clean kitchen towel and microwave for 60 seconds to soften and make them flexible for rolling.
- Assemble Taquitos: Lay out each tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture on each tortilla and sprinkle a little shredded cheddar cheese over it. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling to form taquitos.
- Prepare for Baking: Place each rolled taquito seam-side down on a baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops and sides with vegetable oil or spray with non-stick spray to help them crisp up during baking.
- Bake Taquitos: Bake the taquitos in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the baked taquitos from the oven and serve hot with guacamole, salsa, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you may broil the taquitos for the last 2-3 minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Use corn tortillas for authentic flavor and better crispness; flour tortillas can be used but may be softer.
- If preferred, substitute cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or a Mexican cheese blend.
- Leftover taquitos can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- This recipe is easily doubled or halved depending on serving needs.
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